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How Does a Grease Trap Work?

by Clay | May 27, 2025 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater

Fat, oils, and grease, also known as FOG, if left unchecked can lead to blockages in sewers and cause serious issues to wastewater infrastructure and the environment. That’s where grease traps come in!

A Beginner’s Guide to Total Coliform Sampling 

by Sami Stroud | Apr 23, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Treatment Processes

The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) requires all public water systems to have a Distribution System Sampling Plan (DSSP). A DSSP is your roadmap for routine water quality monitoring throughout the system. It outlines where and when you’ll take samples and...

How Solar Panels Save Cities Thousands at Wastewater Plants

by Clay | Apr 22, 2025 | Energy Management, Treatment Processes, Wastewater

Wastewater treatment plants consume a lot of energy. Solar power can be utilized to cut costs and reduce emissions.

Jar Testing for Wastewater Process Optimization

by Shannon Pepper | Mar 27, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Treatment Processes, Wastewater

Overview Jar testing, also known as bench testing, is a practical method to evaluate a plant’s chemical treatment process by using site-specific wastewater and observing how it reacts with different chemicals. Chemical use is essential in wastewater treatment and...

Don’t Flush “Flushable” Wipes!!

by Clay | Mar 10, 2025 | Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Treatment Processes, Wastewater

Wet wipes, baby wipes, why is it a bad idea to flush these so called “flushable” wipes?

How Algae Can Be Used to Keep Lakes Free of Pollutants

by Shannon Pepper | Sep 3, 2024 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater

Natural bodies of water, like lakes, need a balance of oxygen, nutrients, and life to sustain a healthy ecosystem. If the balance is upset the entire system is disrupted. Algal Turf Scrubbers can help maintain a healthy balance by using algae to regulate the amount of...
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